How many syllables in mermaid?

Syllables in mermaid

2

mer·maid

Mermaid has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say mermaid

Pronunciation/ˈmɝˌmeɪd/
2 syllables, MER-maid · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say mermaid slowly and listen for each vowel sound: mer, maid. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in mermaid?
Mermaid has two syllables.
How do you divide mermaid into syllables?
Mermaid divides as mer-maid.
Which syllable is stressed in mermaid?
The first syllable (MER-maid).

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